The Study of the Mind: A Psychological Book Club discussion

The July 2012 Book of the Month is Welcome to Your Brain: Why You Lose Your Car Keys But Never Forget How To Drive and Other Puzzles of Everyday Behavior by Sandra Aamodt.

Comment, discuss, whatever!

I changed this book to be a two month read since no one has read it yet. I'll be beginning it shortly. Anyone have any comments so far??

I just ordered it... should be here soon!

I'm buying this on my kindle this evening. I'll let you know how it goes!

I ordered mine from half.com I wanted a physical copy

I just started it and got through part 1. It's very accessible if you haven't had much of a neuroscience background. Thus far, it is essentially the same as my physiological psychology course I took last fall so I'm pretty familiar with it. Though it's pretty cool that they compare how things are depicted in movies with real life.

I just got my book today so will start reading tonight! I will respond soon.

Shelby wrote: "I just started it and got through part 1. It's very accessible if you haven't had much of a neuroscience background. Thus far, it is essentially the same as my physiological psychology course I t..."

I just got through section one. I will admit I only glanced over chapter 3, it was so closely related to the information I gained during my classes. I thought the movie part was rather interesting and what movies were more accurate than others (I never really thought of it but to glamorize mental disorders and brain damage?). The two most interesting parts for me was the Jet Lag- piece (with the current incidents with the pilot and flight attendants having mental breaks downs does indicate- the possibility of brain damage in this chosen area of work). The other piece I found interesting was chapter 5 on weight loss and the key hormones and how your brain works to regulates itself...

I'm just finishing to read this book and I've found it very interesting and impressive. I have to confess that I've started to read it in a superficial way due to the theme that I've studied a lot of times. But I have to admit that rouse my interest page after pages especially thanks to the questions and answers to particular themes.
Another point in favour for the non english readers is the understandable reading.

It was very accessible.

I love physiological psych, it's kind of my thing, so I knew a lot of what was discussed but I still enjoyed it and learned a few new things. I recommend it for people who don't have a neuroscience background and want a quick crash course with lots of detail and is a fun read.

Shelby wrote: "It was very accessible.

I love physiological psych, it's kind of my thing, so I knew a lot of what was discussed but I still enjoyed it and learned a few new things. I recommend it for people who..."

I agree and making it interesting is even better.